Jiangsu Kolod Food Ingredients Co., Ltd. is one of China's largest and most diversified producers of food-grade additives and fine chemical ingredients. Headquartered in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, the company specializes in the production of high-purity mineral salts, organic acids, and nutritional ingredients used across the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. Known for its precision chemistry, quality compliance, and large-scale manufacturing, KOLOD operates globally under a reputation for consistency and regulatory excellence.
Company Background
Founded in 2004, KOLOD began as a niche manufacturer of phosphate salts and quickly expanded its portfolio into over 100 varieties of food additives and chemical ingredients. The company operates a highly integrated facility in Lianyungang covering more than 250,000 square meters, equipped with multiple production lines for inorganic and organic compounds.
Jiangsu Kolod is publicly listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under the ticker 002850.SZ, reflecting strong corporate governance and financial transparency. The company exports to over 70 countries and serves more than 3,000 clients worldwide.
Core Business
KOLOD’s core competencies include:
- Production of high-purity food-grade salts and acids used as pH regulators, preservatives, texturizers, and nutritional supplements.
- Custom formulation and supply chain services for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and feed industries.
- Large-scale export logistics with regulatory documentation, COAs, and global compliance support.
Product and Service Offerings
Inorganic Salts
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Phosphates:
- Ammonium phosphate
- Magnesium phosphate
- Sodium phosphate (mono, di, tri)
- Potassium phosphate
- Calcium phosphate
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Sulfates:
- Ferrous sulfate
- Zinc sulfate
- Magnesium sulfate
- Potassium sulfate
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Carbonates:
- Sodium carbonate
- Potassium carbonate
- Ammonium carbonate
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Chlorides:
- Potassium chloride
- Ammonium chloride
Organic Salts & Acids
- Acetates: Sodium acetate, Potassium acetate
- Citrates: Trisodium citrate, Tripotassium citrate
- Formates: Sodium formate, Calcium formate
- Oxalates: Potassium oxalate, Ammonium oxalate
- EDTA Salts: EDTA-Na2, EDTA-Ca, EDTA-Zn
Other Products
- Urea (food/pharma grade)
- Sodium benzoate
- Potassium sorbate
- Customized mineral blends for nutrition and fortification
All products are offered in food-grade, pharmaceutical-grade, and industrial-grade variants, with customizable purity, granularity, and solubility profiles.
Specialization and Core USP
Jiangsu Kolod's unique selling propositions include:
- One of China’s largest producers of food phosphates with an annual capacity exceeding 100,000 MT
- Publicly listed enterprise with transparent financial reporting and audited systems
- High compliance facility: FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
- Full traceability from raw material procurement to batch shipment
- Strong focus on R&D: 60+ technical personnel, 20+ patents filed
KOLOD is capable of developing new compound blends upon request and scaling formulations based on client-specific functionality, cost, and regulatory requirements.
Financial Overview
As per public filings and shareholder reports:
- Annual revenue (2023): Approximately RMB 2.5 billion (~USD 350 million)
- Net income (2023): Approx. RMB 390 million (~USD 55 million)
- Annual production capacity: Over 200,000 metric tons
- Global market share: 10–15% in select phosphate categories
The company continues to reinvest in environmental compliance, automation, and global expansion initiatives.
Export and Shipment Records
- Over 1,000 documented export shipments between 2020 and 2024
- Export regions: North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, South America, MENA
- Key ports: Lianyungang, Qingdao, Shanghai
- All export batches are supported by:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- MSDS and Technical Data Sheets
- Third-party lab validations (on request)
- Halal and Kosher certifications
Top exported products include sodium phosphate, potassium sorbate, sodium citrate, magnesium sulfate, and EDTA salts.
Target Markets
- Food & beverage manufacturers (preservatives, pH regulators, minerals)
- Pharmaceutical companies (mineral supplements, excipients)
- Nutraceutical brands (electrolytes, fortification)
- Agricultural & feed industry (chelating agents, trace mineral salts)
- Industrial & water treatment companies
Manufacturing & Operational Capabilities
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Facility Area: 250,000+ square meters in Lianyungang
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Production Lines: 50+ dedicated lines for separate compound groups
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Annual Output:
- Phosphates: 100,000+ MT
- Acetates/Citrates: 40,000+ MT
- Sulfates/Carbonates: 30,000+ MT
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Logistics:
- Automated packaging lines
- On-site warehouse and bonded zone
- Global export documentation team
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In-house Testing Lab:
- HPLC, GC-MS, Atomic Absorption
- Microbiological analysis
- Stability and solubility testing
Certifications and Compliance
- FSSC 22000 – Food Safety System Certification
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety
- Kosher Certification
- Halal Certification
- REACH & RoHS Compliance for applicable products
- FDA Registered for select ingredients exported to the U.S.
- Products meet FCC, USP, BP, and GB standards
Customer Testimonials
“KOLOD has been our strategic supplier for over five years. Their phosphates meet every spec, and their shipment reliability is among the best we’ve seen from Asia.”
— Director of Procurement, Global Beverage Ingredients Company, USA
“The quality of their citrate salts is unmatched. The support we receive on documentation and batch customization is excellent.”
— Technical Director, Nutraceutical Company, Germany
Major Achievements
- Listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange (Ticker: 002850.SZ)
- Recognized as “National High-Tech Enterprise” by Chinese Ministry of Science & Technology
- Annual production exceeds 200,000 metric tons of additives
- Received China Quality Credit Enterprise award (2022)
- Consistently rated AAA-grade credit supplier by domestic banking institutions
- Partnered with 500+ international clients across 70+ countries
Jiangsu Kolod Food Ingredients Co., Ltd. continues to lead the global food additive and mineral salts industry through manufacturing precision, scale, and a deep understanding of technical and regulatory customer needs.
